Topiary #5 CONE Buxus Micro Var Japonica Winter Gem/ Boxwood Cone

Scientific Name: Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Winter Gem’

Common Name: Winter Gem Japanese Boxwood

Garden Size: 4-6 feet tall by 4-6 feet wide (if left in natural form)

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zone: 5-9

Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade

Water & Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements. Does not tolerate wet feet.

Habit (Form): Dense, Round

Foliage: Evergreen; Dark Green. Leaves may bronze in the winter.

Bloom Time: n/a (inconspicuous)

Bloom Color: n/a

Plant Origin: Japan

Wildlife Support: None; Deer Resistant

Fertilizing: Apply an acidic plant fertilizer in spring and in fall.

Pruning: As needed in late spring or early fall.

ASPCA Toxicity flags: Toxic to dogs, Toxic to cats, Toxic horses

Uses: Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Topiaries

Notes: Cleaning pruning tools before and after use on each plant strongly recommended to reduce the spread of pathogens.